University of Gottingen

The University of Gottingen and Humboldt University of Berlin both are among the top choices of international students in the Germany. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages. The University of Gottingen acceptance rate stands at 32%, which makes it highly competitive. This means out of 100 students, around 32 students are enrolled in the university. On the other hand, Humboldt University of Berlin acceptance rate is 18%, which makes it extremely competitive to secure admission. This figure states that out of every 100 students, only 18 students are enrolled at HU Berlin. Check the comparison listed below between University of Gottingen and Humboldt University of Berlin. The below comparison will help students in gaining more clarity on these universities respectively:

The university does not provide housing/accommodation options to its students. However, the Student Union (Gottingen Studentenwerk) offers more than 4,500 residential units to students. Students are advised to book a room as early as possible.

Off-Campus Accommodation Cost

The rooms usually cost between EUR 200 and EUR 300 per month (INR 18K-28K). The cost of private housing is higher, i.e., between EUR 300 and EUR 450 (INR 28k-42k). Students can choose to live in residence halls, dormitories, private housing, or townhouses according to their requirements, location preferences, and lifestyle.

Living Expenses

The living expenses that international students might incur during their time of education have been specified by the university as follows:

(Euro 1=INR 93.87)

Note: Living costs vary depending on students' lifestyle choices. Additionally, housing and dining rates are subject to change in progressive years. To know the exact costs of on or off-campus accommodation, please check the university's accommodations webpage.

The university does not provide any scholarships to international students, except Deutschlandstipendium, as students do not need to pay tuition fees. However, students can apply for other external scholarships either from their home country or Germany. The university offers partial scholarships such as Deutschlandstipendium and Niedersachsenstipendium. All students except doctoral students can apply for these scholarships. The scholarships are awarded based either on academic excellence or the financial need of students.

The scholarships awarded to international students are provided by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). The scholarships provided by these external sources cover the living expenses, travel costs, and insurance costs of students.

Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary with progressive years. Students must check the exact deadlines and minimum requirements with their respective departments and apply for the desirable awards on time to make their profiles considerable.